Submitted by: Shasta Scott The Swan Valley Chapter of the Compassionate Friends held a balloon release at the Legion park on June 8, 2014. Despite the cool day, they had a good turnout. It was a very beautiful and moving event and we would like to thank everyone that helped and all those that attended. […]

Submitted by: Sandi Bass Parkland Regional Assistant Alzheimer Society of Manitoba A small but mighty group raised $973.00 for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba on Saturday June 7, 2014. Money that is collected in the Parkland stays in the Parkland to help support the services that help people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Submitted by: Karen Gade | On Sunday June 8, 2014 more than 200 people enjoyed a delicious supper of turkey, ham, assorted salads and desserts prepared by the Benito United Church. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Rev. Erin McIntyre Garrick and Edwin Cotton greeted everyone with a friendly smile as they […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles Rene Coultier shared his expertise and photo collection to an enthusiastic crowd, answering the question: “How to take a better picture?” Click a picture for a larger version. Through the generosity of the Brick a 42″ television was available for the slide show presentation, ensuring the high quality of photos for […]

ValleyBiz Story | With 600 pounds of lobster fresh from Halifax, NS, piles of steaks and 150 pounds of mussels, nobody went hungry at Kinsmen Lobsterfest at the Swan Valley Historical Museum on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. The Swan River Kinsmen and their spouses looked after the preparations, […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Over 200 people test drove a 2014 Ford vehicle to raise money for Swan Valley Special Olympics Athletes during the Drive 4 UR Community event on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Click any image for a larger version. There was a good mix of entertainment on the talent stage during the […]

Submitted by: Cindy Tibble Swan Valley 4-H Beef Show & Sale took place Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Valley Livestock Sales. Approximately 28 members took part. Click any picture for a larger version. Best of 3 Maria, Ben & Joe Slepicka Best Pair of Animals Robyn & Parker Tibble Grand Champion Female Martina Tibble Grand […]

Submitted by: Barb Holms | On Sunday, June 1, 2014 Minitonas Knox United Church held a cold plate/salad supper. There was a very nice turnout of people who enjoyed potato salad, various other salads and ham and roast beef. Click any picture for a larger version. There were some very delicious desserts consisting of rhubarb, […]

Submitted by: Joyce Trevellyan On Saturday, May 31, 2014 the Royal Purple hosted a 60th Anniversary Tea at the Elks Hall in Swan River. Click any picture for a larger version. They were honoured with the presence of Hetty Pawlinsky and Betty Riddell. Both ladies are charter members of the Swan River Royal Purple Lodge […]

Province of Manitoba Media Release | On May 27, 2014 the Province announced support for 227 Community Recreational, Cultrual facilities across the province. The Manitoba government is investing in recreational, cultural and learning opportunities for families in communities across Manitoba, with support of $2.9 million under the Community Places program, Housing and Community Development Minister […]

Submitted for publication by the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce | The Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce held a General Membership Meeting on May, 13, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Present: Bev Potten, Heather Nielsen, Naomi Neufeld, Jodi Willis, Stacy Grindle, Don Declercq, Jack Dyck, Carolyn Baldwin, Shawna Klekta, Kevin Neely, Alex Haluschuk. Delegations: RCMP Staff […]

Submitted by: Beverley Polon Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted their 2nd Annual General Meeting at the Elks Hall on May 20, 2014. It was a very successful meeting with over 75 in attendance. Click picture for a larger version. Honourable Kevin Chief, Minister of Children & Youth Opportunities, was the guest speaker on […]

ValleyBiz Story | Tyler Carr had been waiting over 6 years to see Lady Gaga in concert but he never expected he would be able to share the experience in such a personal way with his best friend Matt Peters, who passed away from cancer on March 26, 2014. Tyler, who grew up in Swan […]

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | Several communities along with medical facilities, sites, and programs within Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) will be front and centre during this year‟s “Rural Week” (May 19th -23rd). Rural Week is coordinated by Manitoba‟s Office of Rural and Northern Health (ORNH) and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of […]

Submitted by: The Urban Tree Development Committee May 21, 2014 marked the 15th annual Arbour Day in the town of Swan River. Committee members and volunteers met under a sunny sky at the arboretum. Click any picture for a larger version. The group reminisced about its establishment in 2000, the creation of the arboretum, and […]

Submitted by: Bev Leach | Elizabeth Archambault entertains the guests and friends from the Lodge and the Personal Care Home at St. James’ Anglican Church on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Click the picture for a larger version. The congregation is happy to host this event when the weather permits.

Submitted by: Tent Town Garden Club | Community spirit is alive & well in Minitonas. Last Wed evening, May 14, 2014 a group of busy gardeners could be found weeding, trimming & turning over the soil in the Village Square & Learners Park gardens – getting them ready for planting. Click any picture for a […]

Diagnostic Services Manitoba (DSM) Public Service Announcement | Diagnostic Services Manitoba’s (DSM) Laboratory located within the Swan Valley Health Centre will be moving to a walk-in sample collection service effective May 26, 2014. Appointments for laboratory collections will no longer be provided and patients will be served on a walk-in priority basis. DSM looks forward […]

ValleyBiz Story | Valley View Ventures (V3) CEO, Jason Eisner cut the ribbon at the grand opening of DirectLiquication.ca in Swan River on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Eisner partnered with Jeff Schwarz of OLN’s “The Liquidator” to open the Swan River Store. Click any picture for a larger version. Schwarz, along with Daniel Fu, “The […]

Submitted by: Donna Leming | The 6 Generation Quilt Show on May 17, 2014 was a resounding success. Approximately 80 people meandered up and down through the quilt lined corridors. Click any picture for a larger version. Fifty quilts created by Catherine Mae Epler and her descendants were displayed. Also on display were quick quilts […]

Submitted by: Monika Kornelsen | On Friday May 9, 2014 the owners of Das DAS KiNDERLAND and Kornelsen’s Valley Service celebrated the Grand Re-opening of their store in Minitonas. Previously located in Swan River, both the toy store and masonry service relocated to Minitonas on May 1, 2014. You could see and taste, that Jakob […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk The Minitonas Early Years School Gym was the place to be in Minitonas on Friday, May 9th as parents, grandparents, friends and music lovers gathered for the 8th Annual Minitonas Fiddling Program Spring Concert. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Jesse Janzen, Wyatt Reader, Trinity Janzen, Talia Janzen, […]

Submitted by: Tanya Staniland Another successful Mother’s Day Dance in Lenswood!! Thank you to everyone who came out and had a great time!!! Thanks to Hair Mechanics for donating the Mother’s Day Pedicure gift certificate!

Submitted by: Evelyn Bredin The Swan Valley Fine Arts Association held their annual Festival Awards Concert on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 with 50 recipients honored for fine arts excellence. Click any picture for a larger version. Above: Desi Lagace playing double bass received Home & School Trophy for Senior Band solo and the Lloyd C. […]

Submitted by: Jayne G. Leadbeater The Swan Valley Community Band annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 was well attended with over 80 people in attendance, with some having to stand. Above: Barb Beadle — we have a really good time. Click any picture for a larger version. The Swan Valley Community Band performed […]

Pictures by Chris Stock & ValleyBiz | Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement held their annual banquet on Saturday, May 3, 2014 featuring all you can eat walleye, roast pig and a variety of hors d’oeuvres. Click any picture for a larger version. The banquet and its associated draws and raffles is the organization’s only fundraiser […]

Government of Manitoba Media Release | Lt.-Gov. Philip S. Lee will present awards to five Manitobans for their prolonged, meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of the province’s rich history and heritage at Government House, 10 Kennedy St. on Thursday, May 8 at 5 p.m. Ernest Braun (Niverville) Diane Haglund (Winnipeg) Frieda Jorheim (Inwood) […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist More than seven squares of enthusiastic square dancers joined with the Swan Valley Hoedowners to wind up the square dance season with a fun-filled dance which was held at the Kenville Hall on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Click any picture for a larger version. Dancing began at 2:30 p.m. and continued […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region held its 3rd Annual Dance Fever at the ACL Resource Centre on Thursday, May 1, 2014. 30 athletes, coaches and volunteers danced the evening away and over $1700 in pledges was raised. Click any picture for a larger version. Pictured above: Top 5 Fundraisers L-R […]

Submitted by: Renate Wille Exhibitors: Alex Stupak, Jean Hunt, Naomi Nemez, Mary Jane Eichler, Barb L’Abbe, Wilma Barkman, Barb and Terry Filuk, Martyn Snell, Shirley Nemez and Renate Wille. The annual event was worth the drive into the countryside! Click any picture for a larger version. The show exceeded all expectations as to the art, […]

Submitted by: Marnie Waddell April 30 the Swan Valley Animal Protection League (SVAPL) held a luncheon fundraiser – just the first of many fundraisers being planned for this year. “We got off to a late start fundraising this year but this is a good start.” said Marnie Waddell, Secretary of the SVAPL. A display set […]

ValleyBiz Story | Taylor School Principal, Kevin Kopecky, was ready to make a splash during an announcement at Taylor School on Thursday, May 1, 2014 regarding the opening of the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre. Councillor Lance Jacobson made the announcement on behalf of the Town of Swan River Mayor and Council and the […]

Submitted by: Carolle Cowan | On Thursday, April 26, 2014, parents, teachers and friends gathered to enjoy Beginner Fiddlin’ sessions with students of Mr. Desmond Legace in the Lower Hall of the Temple Baptist Church. Click any picture for a larger version. Mr. Legace accompanies his students, young boys and girls. In the afternoon and […]

Submitted by: Christine Klimuk The Dolyna Dancers held their annual year end dessert concert this Saturday April 26, 2014. The audience was treated to performances by dancers of all ages from Sodochuk to Senior. Click any picture for a larger version. There were also guest performances by the Dolyna Adult Dancers and our own instructors […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart | April 25, 2014 the Bowsman Legion Hall was the venue for the 7th Annual BAM Spring Concert. The Bowsman Accomplished Musicians is the fiddle & guitar program under the Bowsman School PAC. Click any picture for a larger version. Mr. Desmond Lagace works with the students one day […]

Submitted by: Reverend Kathy Highmoor The support crew for the Hillsview hike were up early Easter morning Monday (maybe running on energy from all those chocolate eggs?) A tasty pancake breakfast was ready as hikers gathered up. Click any picture for a larger version. The hike took its first steps at 9:00 am Gord Lincoln, […]

RM of Mountian Public Notice | Birch River experienced a power outage on Saturday, April 19, 2014 plant and distribution system. One Hydro employee was on call with two other power outages reported at Thunderhill and the Woody district. Our Municipal Emergency Coordinator requested (unsuccessfully) MB Hydro reprioritize the calls. Power and water service were […]

Submitted by: Lloyd Gilchrist “Circle left, circle right, promenade, right and left grand, swing your partner, weave the ring” were just some of the moves called out as the Swan Valley Hoedowners hosted guests at their square dances April 9 & 16, 2014 Click any picture for a larger version. Several new dancers were welcomed […]

Submitted by: Maureen Bowles A record crowd was in attendance for the presentation on the Ukraine. Pastor Vlad Makyeyev gave a talk on the history of the Ukraine and the present day conditions of the country. A very interested crowd asked many questions and had a better understanding of the situation of the Ukrainian people, […]

Submitted by: Jennifer Dahl A great evening of music, information, food and fun was held Sunday, April 13th to raise funds for the Wellman Lake Bible Camp. Above: Rob Terhorst, Rod Seib and Taylor Fleming led the singing with their Blue grass band. Right: Dorleen Sagert introduced our 2014 staff. Left: Everyone enjoyed Ice cream […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk | On Saturday April 12, 2014 the Special Olympics Manitoba Parkland Region bowling teams held their Parkland Regional 5 Pin Bowling Tournament at Up Your Alley in Swan River. Two sessions were held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Winners of the morning session were Jamie Brass 1st […]

ValleyBiz Story | This year schools across the Valley once again donned pink t-shirts to stand up and stand together against bullying. February 26, 2014 marked Pink Shirt Day and April 9, 2014 marked the International Day of Pink. Above: Some of the students from Benito School Click any picture for a larger version. Regardless […]

Submitted by: Donna L D Burghart With our highest number of participants, reaching 58, BAM Jam Camp was an inspirational 2 days. With the generosity of local sponsors, 32 of these students were able to participate through this sponsorship. Thanks go to the Bowsman Lions Club, The Swan River Lions Club, Minitonas Lions, The Royal […]

Submitted by: Henry Barkowski, Mayor, Town of Minitonas I was saddened to learn of the passing of Gay Darroch. Although she did not live in Minitonas, she has left a legacy in our community. In the fall of 2003, Gay was commissioned to painted the sunflower and the “Welcome to Minitonas” message on the rocks […]

Submitted by: Michele Poole The Swan School of Dance held their annual recital on Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 in front of a packed house, at the SVRSS. People were entertained by tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical dances. Click any picture for a larger version. With the theme of “This Is It”….. Michele Poole […]

Swan Rive Fire Department Media Release | On March 30, 2014 at 11:07am Swan River Fire, EMS and RCMP were dispatched to a structure fire at 1419 Main Street in Swan River. Upon arrival smoke was contained to the structure. Staff had already evacuated. A successful knock down and quick overhaul limited damage to the […]

Submitted by: Laurie Evans | To promote Nutrition Month, Eat Right Dietitian Services and the Swan Valley Coop collaborated to provide three nutrition education opportunities throughout the month of March. The three events which included taste testing, grocery store tour and a label reading game were well received with over 75 grocery shoppers participating.

Submitted by: Linda Carpentier, Chris Staniland Members of Teen Challenge visited the Swan Valley on March 22 through 23, 2014. The group performed at the Friendship Centre on Saturday evening (pictured left). Teen Challenge men’s outreach group spoke to over 90 men of all ages at a men’s breakfast get together at CBF this past […]

Submitted by: Vivian Rooks Once again volunteers from the Swan River valley have come together for a successful fundraising event. Left to Right – Lesley Henkelman, Judy Storjord, Vivian Rooks and Louella Lausman Judy Storjord and Vivian Rooks coordinated volunteers to distribute 1000 bunches of daffodils throughout the valley homes and businesses to bring the […]

Submitted by: Shirley Todosichuk On Saturday March 15, 2014 Angie Ferland and Ricky Zimmer from the Swan Valley Tiger Fire Floor Hockey Team were in Dauphin for the Safeway Special Olympics Fundraising Day. From March 7th to 21st every $2 donation nets 5 air miles at Safeways across Canada. Angie, who will be traveling to […]